External Job Posting Title Senior Systems Engineer

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in McLean, VA seeks a senior system engineering program lead to oversee a commercial development contractor delivering software tools for national security missions. You will translate requirements, ensure best practices, monitor progress, and mitigate risks while aligning with contract obligations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and 15+ years of related experience, with a BS/BA; familiarity with Agile or Waterfall and lifecycle management, plus experience overseeing contractors.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with relevant polygraph is required.
• Minimum of 15 years experience; BS/BA with 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall software development methodologies.
• Experience overseeing commercial development contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial development contractor’s software tool and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress, identify risks, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Advise on system engineering improvements, tooling, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
• Review contractor processes and deliverables for quality and compliance.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Contractor oversight

System engineering

Software dev methodologies

Contract management

IC DoW familiarity

Education

BS/BA

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

• Support the system development of a software tool, including assisting project teams with system requirements definition and ensuring that requirements are properly translated into contractual tasks for the commercial development contractor.
• Oversee the commercialdevelopment contractor’s development of the software tool, ensuring that good system engineering practices are being observed, tasking is being efficiently executed, and deliverables meet stated requirements.
• Monitor and report on the contractor’s progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Advise the vendor on system engineering process improvements aimed at realizing higher quality products sooner, including recommendations for process enhancements, tooling, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination, and to identify and address any technical or programmatic issues that may impact software development.
• Review and assess the contractor’s system engineering processes, including requirements management, design, testing, and validation.
• Evaluate the contractor’s deliverables, including software builds, documentation, and test results, to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify and report on any technical or programmatic risks, and work with the contractor to develop mitigation plans.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure that the contractor is following good system engineering practices.
• Analyze the contractor’s system engineering processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide recommendations for process enhancements, tooling, and methodologies to improve the quality and efficiency of the contractor’s development efforts.
• Collaborate with the contractor to implement process improvements and monitor their effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with relevant polygraph.
• Minimum of 15 years with BS/BA; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or waterfall.
• Experience overseeing commercial development contractors.
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles and practices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with IC, DoW operations/procedures
• Knowledge of commercial software development practices and methodologies.
• Experience with system development lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of C2 systems.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.